rumor
/ˈɹuːmə(ɹ)/
rumor
📚 Meanings
- 1.
An unverified statement or story, often spread by word of mouth.
"The rumor spread quickly through the town."
- 1.
To spread unverified information; to be the subject of gossip (often passive).
"The rumor spread quickly through the town."
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There's a rumor going around that the boss is going to quit.
There's a rumor going around that the boss is going to quit.
Don't believe every rumor you hear; check the facts first.
Don't believe every rumor you hear; check the facts first.
The celebrity's team denied the rumor about their new relationship.
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How do you pronounce rumor?
rumor is pronounced [/ˈɹuːmə(ɹ)/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does rumor mean?
rumor means "rumor". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is rumor?
rumor is a Elementary-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with rumor?
Example: "There's a rumor going around that the boss is going to quit." — used to mean "rumor".
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